Fine Prints and Photography Auction

November 02, 2015

LOT 208

Lot 208

Heinrich Aldegrever (1502-1555)

Heinrich Aldegrever (1502-1555)
Lot 208 Details
Heinrich Aldegrever (1502-1555), German

HERCULES SQUEEZING ANTHAEUS TO DEATH; HERCULES FIGHTING AGAINST THE RIVER GOD ACHELUS, 1550 (FROM THE LABOURS OF HERCULES, PLATES 6 AND 7) [HOLLSETIN, 88; 89]

Two engravings on laid paper; each signed with monogram initials “AG” and dated 1550 in the plate, with letters in the lower margin. Each unframed.

Together with another by the artist:
HEINRICH ALDEGREVER (1502-1555), GERMAN
ABSALOM INVITING DAVID AND HIS BROTHERS TO A FEAST (FROM THE STORY OF AMNON AND TAMAR, PLATE 5), 1540 [HOLLSTEIN, 26]

Engraving on laid paper; signed with monogram initials “AG” and dated 1540 and inscribed with plate number in the plate. Unframed.

Plate/Sheet, trimmed to or just outside platemark 4.1" x 2.6" — 10.5 x 6.7 cm.; 4.1" x 2.6" — 10.5 x 6.7 cm.; 4.7" x 3" — 12 x 7.7 cm.

Estimate $600-$800

Realised: $480
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Additional Images
Heinrich Aldegrever (1502-1555)
  • Heinrich Aldegrever (1502-1555)
Provenance:

Ex. Coll. Dr. & Mrs. Gilbert Bagnani;
Gifted by the above to The Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto, Accession Nos. .22162, .22161, and .22160, respectively;
Deaccessioned to benefit art purchases at the AGO

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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